Purple Ornamental Oregano

 

Purple Ornamental Oregano is a subshrub with small, round aromatic leaves.

In late summer, it produces showy spikes of tiny pink flowers with reddish-purple bracts. The bracts last longer than the flowers, making the plant quite eye-catching late into the growing season. The plant has good deer resistance.

 

Purple Ornamental Oregano

 

Purple Ornamental Oregano is a subshrub with small, round aromatic leaves.

In late summer, it produces showy spikes of tiny pink flowers with reddish-purple bracts. The bracts last longer than the flowers, making the plant quite eye-catching late into the growing season. The plant has good deer resistance.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Origanum laevigatum

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Pronunciation

or-RI-ga-num lee-vih-GAY-tum

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Mature Height

18 to 24 in.

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Mature Spread

18 to 24 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

purple

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Bloom time

late summer

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

southeast Asia

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 5-11

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 6,500 ft.

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